Three major fires were burning Wednesday afternoon in Los Angeles County, including the deadly Eaton and Palisades fires.
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 11 days ago, it has burned 14,117 acres. A fire crew of 2,782 has been working on site and, as of Saturday noon, they managed to contain 73% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
More than 12,000 homes, businesses and other structures have been confirmed as damaged or destroyed in the Eaton and Palisades fires in an area already in the midst of a deep affordable housing
Meteorologists said there was a chance the winds would be as severe as those that fueled the Palisades and Eaton fires, but that different locations would likely be affected.
Forced to evacuate their homes amid perilous wildfires, Los Angeles residents now face price gouging while trying to find places to live.
The degree of mismanagement is epic. It’s incompetence married with poisonous ideology, said Villanueva, who was sheriff between 2018 and 2022.
Los Angeles wildfires highlight California's insurance crisis as the FAIR Plan faces challenges with limited funds to cover massive fire claims.
Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, materials or their time.
With so many displaced, people are offering double, triple the rent, “offering to pay six months rent up front.”
The National Weather Service issued a rare warning of a "particularly dangerous situation," beginning overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced charges against 10 people for looting or arson amid the wildfires raging in the area.